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Eruptive Fevers - Plate 6
Eruptive Fevers - Plate 6 - Measles, Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever, Vesicle of Vaccination (with slight surrounding rose rash), Typhus at an early stage, Typhus at an advanced stage and Typhoid (Enteric or Gastric Fever showing rose rash). Date: circa 1880s
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Media ID 18072555
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Condition Conditions Disease Diseased Diseases Dramatic Effects Fever Gruesome Maladies Rash Scarlet Severe Skin Slight Vaccination Epidermal Fevers Malady Measles Vesicle
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.2cm x 24.2cm (6.4" x 9.5")
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Eruptive Fevers - Plate 6
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an intriguing and thought-provoking photographic print from the 1880s, showcasing various stages and manifestations of several infectious diseases. The image provides a stark reminder of the gruesome effects these conditions had on the human body during that era. The central focus of the print is a collage of five distinct afflictions: measles, scarlatina or scarlet fever, vaccination, typhus, and typhoid fever. Each disease presents itself with distinct and dramatic epidermal changes. Measles and scarlatina or scarlet fever are represented by characteristic rashes that spread across the body, with measles displaying large, flat, red blotches, while scarlet fever exhibits a more pronounced, sandpaper-like texture. The vesicle of vaccination, a small, raised, fluid-filled blister, is a testament to the medical intervention of the time. Typhus is depicted in two stages: at an early stage, the disease presents with a rose rash, while at an advanced stage, the skin takes on a darker, blotchy appearance, with a sunken, emaciated body. Lastly, typhoid fever is shown with a rose rash and abdominal distension, indicating the severe gastrointestinal symptoms associated with the condition. This photographic print serves as a poignant reminder of the severe and often debilitating effects these diseases had on individuals during the 1880s. It also underscores the importance of medical advancements and the role they play in mitigating the impact of such maladies on public health. Despite its dramatic and potentially unsettling nature, "Eruptive Fevers - Plate 6" is an essential historical document that offers valuable insights into the medical landscape of the past. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the ongoing quest for knowledge and understanding in the face of adversity.
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